Council Notices
Warwick Rodeo National APRA National Finals and Warwick Gold Cup Campdraft 2018
Warwick, Southern Downs Area 22 – 28 October 2018 – Indicative Rate * AU$5.00 to AU$120.00 In traditional country style, “Australia’s Most Famous” rodeo and campdraft celebrates and epitomises the determination and skill of riders. It honours Warwick being home of the Australian Championships since 1928. Watch bull, horse and rider fly out the gate as campdrafting and rodeo merge
The Stanthorpe boys who altered History
AN IMPORTANT and often overshadowed battle of World War II is set to be remembered 76 years on. Stanthorpe’s strong and proud connection to the Battle of Milne Bay is set to be commemorated on Sunday, August 26. It was the historic turning point in the Pacific War, the Battle of Milne Bay – the first major victory by
Stanthorpe Library 2018
Stanthorpe Library, in its current location, fulfils a number of roles for the community: • a friendly, comfortable and welcoming community place, generating a feeling of ownership on the part of its users • a safe place to be a vibrant, interesting and exciting place • a building of quality and design excellence, which residents feel proud of and
Southern Downs Jobs Expo 2018 – Connect with employers & explore career opportunities.
Southern Downs Jobs Expo to be held at Kings Theatre, Warwick RSL from 3pm – 6pm on August 22 For more information please contact Council Economic Development and Tourism Unit at edu@sdrc.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372).
Stanthorpe dump goes up in Flames
FLOUTING rules about disposing of coals has almost ended in tragedy, after a waste station lit up this afternoon. A Stanthorpe Waste Facility user ignored rules against putting hot coals in the rubbish, which led to the blaze. A Southern Downs Regional Council spokeswomen said one of the large transfer bins lit up. “The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service worked
Be Connected for every Australian online
Be connected is an Australian wide initiative empowering, all Australians to thrive in a digital world. We have on-line learning resources as well as a Network of community partners – GraniteNet is also part of this wonderful program. We are one of the networks that you can join up to. Be Connected can help you: Learn the basics and
Tax Time
Time to do your 2018 TAX RETURN! Book in early to have your TAX done FREE! Not working, have Centerlink concession or Pensioner card? GraniteNet is a member of Tax Help, provided by the Australian Taxation Office, and it is offered free by an ATO trained volunteer. Book an appointment with Paula on (07)4681 4384 159 High Street, Stanthorpe.
BECAUSE OF HER, WE CAN! 8-15 July, 2018
NAIDOC Week’s origins can be traced back to 1938. The origins of NAIDOC Week can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement. On Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney about the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. This protest was one of the first major civil rights gatherings in the world
Boomerang Bags at The Summit Hall on Granite Belt Drive. 2018
Now that plastic bags are out you need something to carry your items in, make or buy some recycled bags. Rummage through the linen closets of family, friends, or clean out your local op-shop for second-hand materials suitable for making recycled bags. Get together with above mentioned group and make Boomerang Bags! You can use our templates, or come up
Truffles found at Stanthorpe 2018
TRUFFLE DISCOVERY CENTRE LOCATION: 335 Church Road The Summit 4377 Phone 0467255337 / 0467255337 Emailinfo@lawdogsaustralia.com.au Interpretive centre open for tours of working Truffiere, truffle dog detection training centre.